CORNMEAL SUGAR COOKIES

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This is a wonderfully different crispy sugar cookie. This cookie can be made as a cut out or a refrigerator cookie. This cookie is also wonderful when dipped in melted chocolate.

Provided by Bev Austin

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Refrigerator Cookie Recipes

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon orange extract
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup granulated sugar for decoration
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • in a medium bowl, cream sugar and butter until fluffy. Add egg yolks, vanilla, orange extract, and orange zest. Cream well. Sift together the flour, cornmeal, and salt, and stir into the creamed mixture. Refrigerate dough until firm. For refrigerator cookies, roll dough into logs before refrigerating.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Roll out cookie dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out cookies with a cookie cutter and place on ungreased cookie sheets. For refrigerator cookies, slice logs into 1/4 inch slices. Sprinkle cookies with sugar and ground nutmeg. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Edges should be golden brown. Remove cookies from pan to cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.2 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 59.8 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 168.9 mg, Sugar 17.9 g

Janie Verhees
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I might reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Anam Basharat
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.


Izzy Allen
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These cookies are delicious! The cornmeal gives them a unique flavor that I really enjoy. I also love the crispy edges.


Mohammad Yousaf
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I'm not a big fan of cornmeal, but these cookies were surprisingly good. They're soft and chewy, with a nice sweet flavor. I would definitely make them again.


Aishath lubuna
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These cookies were easy to make and they taste great! I love the combination of cornmeal and sugar. I will definitely be making these again.


Raju Kumar
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These cookies were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I might add a little more butter next time.


Jaan Ki jaan
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I've tried many cornmeal sugar cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are soft and chewy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness. I highly recommend this recipe.


Olugbemi Fumilayo
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Yum! These cookies are amazing! The cornmeal gives them a unique flavor and texture that I really enjoy. I'll definitely be making these again.


Roberto Cumraki
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I made these cookies last night and they turned out great! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I especially liked the crispy edges.


LITE ZUKS
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These cookies were a hit! They're soft and chewy, with a slightly sweet and nutty flavor. I loved the texture that the cornmeal added. I will definitely be making these again.